Latina Advocacy Networks

What is a Latina Advocacy Network (LAN)?

The National Latina Advocacy Network is an association of regional Latina Advocacy Networks (LANs) developed in coordination with NLIRH to advance reproductive rights on a local and national level. The National LAN serves as our main way to mobilize Latinas and involve them in national campaigns.

How are Latina Advocacy Networks established?

Most LANs are established with a Latinas Organizing for Leadership and Advocacy (LOLA) training. These trainings bring together Latina(o)s who have an interest in reproductive justice and a desire to engage in local grass-roots organizing and national advocacy campaigns.

Where are the Latina Advocacy Networks?

We currently have LANs in New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Texas, Florida and Washington, DC.

Who can join a LAN?

LANs are founded by dedicated Latina activists living in the same area, many of whom have attended our LOLA trainings. Group membership is open to all activists, and we welcome and a diverse set of experiences.

What kind of activities have LANs done in the past?

Each LAN gets to decide what events and campaigns they want to participate in, and what makes sense and addresses the needs of their community. NLIRH provides materials and support.

Past events:

• Workshops on Emergency Contraception
• Rallies & Marches
• Tabling at Health/Cultural Fairs
• Cafecitos (informal discussions at coffee shops)
• Informational Phone lines
• Advocacy Campaigns (letter writing, lobbying)
• Latina Advocacy Networks

For more information on any of the LANs, please contact Stephanie [at] latinainstitute [dot] org

Our Latina Advocacy Networks